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Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

45Z questions weighing on sustainable aviation fuel industry

Monday, February 24

The assistant director of energy with the Illinois Farm Bureau says questions surrounding the 45Z tax credit are hampering the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Noelle Neef says much of the uncertainty involves the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, which created the credits.... Read More.

States stepping up to help sustainable aviation fuel take flight

Thursday, January 23

More and more states are looking to support the sustainable aviation fuel market. Delta Airlines vice president of government affairs Jeff Davidman says Minnesota is one of several states are incentivizing the production of sustainable aviation fuel. “Illinois, Washington, and Nebraska have all passed... Read More.

Airbus joins Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub

Tuesday, January 21

A global airplane manufacturer is partnering with the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub. Greater MSP Partnership CEO Peter Frosch says French company Airbus has agreed to invest as the airline industry attempts to decarbonize jet fuel. “It’s a great indication that we are on... Read More.

Rep. Mann Gathers Aviation Leaders, Stakeholders For 2024 Aviation Summit

Monday, October 7

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann SALINA, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) gathered aviation and aerospace leaders, industry stakeholders, and local, state, and federal leaders to discuss the future of the aviation industry in the state of Kansas. Congressman Sam... Read More.

K-State Salina Offers Day of Youth Aviation Experiences at Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Friday, August 23

By K-State Salina Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. — K-12 students and their guardians are invited to Kansas State University Salina's eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day, a free event designed for girls to explore and experience the world of aviation on Saturday,... Read More.

Tysen Pina Selected to Lead K-State Salina’s Aviation Program as Department Head

Monday, July 8

By K-State News SALINA, Kan. — In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation.As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation... Read More.

Kansas Aviation Information Available on KDOT Website

Thursday, March 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – A new website created by the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, in collaboration with industry experts, provides a close-up look at all 140 public-use airports across the state and their impact on the communities they serve. Online dashboards provide... Read More.